Crossroads School Environmental Outdoor Education

Internship

Program Description: Crossroads School is a K-12 independent private school located in Santa Monica. Our Environmental Outdoor Education (EOE) program provides a variety of environmental education programs for grades 4-12, with EOE weeks in the fall and spring for grades 4-8.

Job Description:

• Equipment storage and organization.
  
• Preparing clothing and equipment for 5-day, overnight programs.
  
• Assisting with food shopping, storage, and packing.
  
• Aiding in pre and post-trip logistics.
  
• Equipment maintenance and inventory.
  
• General office tasks and program support as necessary.
  
• Participation in select EOE programs throughout the school year.

Hours:

• 250 total hours for completion of the internship.
  
• 5-10 hours /week. We can provide a very flexible work schedule.
  
• Job Duration: School Year, Seasonal:, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
• Job Status: Part-Time, Temporary
  
• Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age.
  
• Experience and interest in outdoor activities
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• An interest in developing administrative and logistical skills.
  
• An interest in developing leadership and technical outdoor skills.
  
• No previous outdoor education experience necessary.

Benefits:

• This unpaid internship is designed for college students or recent college graduates who are looking to gain entry in the field of outdoor and environmental education.
• Wilderness First Responder course tuition upon completion of the internship (250 hours)
• Pro- deals (40-50% off retail) with select outdoor clothing and equipment companies
• Opportunity to participate in select EOE programs throughout the year
• Opportunity to network outdoor professionals and work towards paid outdoor education jobs with EOE and other programs
  

Salary: unpaid internship
Housing: Provided During Program only
Meals: Provided During Program Only

Deadline for Application: Open until filled
Start Date / Job Period: September 2008

Contact: Jeff Ranes
Address: 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telephone: 310-829-7391 x521
Email: jranesxrds.org
Website: http://www.xrds.org/eoe/